But the biggest moves involve two players who fell all the way off the charts through no fault of their own.

The season-ending injuries of Louisville running back Michael Bush and Clemson linebacker Anthony Waters caused major shakeups in the rankings of the nation's top players. Bush and Waters both entered the season as All-America candidates.

Newton caught two touchdowns passes in his first game since missing the entire 2005 season with a leg injury. Newton, who replaced Arizona State's Zach Miller as our No. 1 tight end, caught 69 passes for 842 yards and eight touchdowns two years ago.

Okam helped Texas shut down North Texas star running back Jamario Thomas, who had been averaging 6.7 yards per carry against Big 12 teams. Okam replaced Clemson defensive end Gaines Adams at the No. 1 spot among defensive linemen.